Some, like the Chartered Institute of Linguists, offer their own professional certification.

They all provide guidance and information on working in the profession, and their membership requirements should give you a good idea of the level you should be expected to work at if you plan on a career in German translation.

Calling all qualified German translators!

Have you taken a degree or professional qualification in German and/or
translation?

Has it helped your translation
career? Would you recommend your program to others?

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translation. As a "Thank You" for letting us know your thoughts, I'll be rewarding helpful
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I studied at.....

Tell us about the German translation course you took, and how it has prepared you for a career in translation.

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Not rated yetThe university I am enrolled in is the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (Madison also has a Translation Masters, but I am closer to Milwaukee). I chose …